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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,474.29, 14,242.58 and 8,789.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,474.29, 14,242.58 and 8,789.23 is: 13,212.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,474.29 : 14,242.58 = 8,789.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,474.29/14,242.58 = 8,789.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,474.29x = 14,242.58 × 8,789.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,474.29x = 125,181,318.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,181,318.23/9,474.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,212.74

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